20 Best Summer Programs In Denver, CO (2022 Updated)

Brought my grandfather here after some convincing him to get out of the house after my grandma died. He’s been very isolated so I thought the science museum would be a fun family outing. I even surprise bought tickets to the Egypt exhibit. My grandfather was super tickled pink when I brought him here. The first place I brought him was the Egypt exhibit. He LOVED it!!! He was so excited about the exhibit, consistently pulling me over to the exhibit in Egypt he was looking at. He would talk about it and give me little facts he knew. He overall had a fantastic time. We went through almost every exhibit but the planetarium. It was worth every single penny to see my grandpa smile the way he did in such a long time. It was very educational to both of us. If you want something super cool and learn, come here. There is also tons of stuff for kids to adults to do. Their exhibits are super educational and so much to see and look at. If I lived in Denver I’d definitely come back more to see the planetarium and other new exhibits this place offered. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
YesKaren S

This place is amazing!!! Highly recommend, and plan to be here a while when you go. We spent 4hrs here and still skipped a few places. We also went at a faster pace than most because of our little ones. We took a child friendly wagon but found it somewhat difficult to move around with in some areas (the place is 3 levels). Elevators had a bit of a wait during the peak hours as expected but they also added to our viewing time. Kids were tired as were the adults. Exhibits were outstanding and the Egyptian exhibit would’ve been great to see the entire thing had the kids been able to hang on with more snacks and drinks. Tips: wear comfortable walking shoes to explore each exhibit. Take non messy snacks and a smaller stroller or carrier for children are a must. Lastly, time! You can literally spend an hour or five here easily and have fun. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$21–30Kay Marie

The nature museum is a great place to take a group of all ages to visit. Incredible wing of taxidermy of animals from all over the world lets you see them close and in life size. The Egyptian special exhibit was a great addition and worth the nominal cost. The gems and minerals section of the museum is particularly stunning with hundreds of displays encompassing thousands and thousands of stones, metals and minerals. The dinosaur skeletons and large mammal skeletons in the main hall and partisans of all and wonder as you walk above and below them marveling at their size. A family with kids can spend as little as an hour or two here or as long as an entire day. Make sure you purchase tickets during the appropriate time slot for your visit ahead of time!Shane Bernskoetter

As a "family camper " and then sending out son to Cheley for 8 summers- I can honestly say it changed our son's life- all for the better. He learned character leadership skills he would never have learned at home, confidence along with trust, loyalty and made friends that will last a lifetime. Strongly encourage sending kids at 11 or older to attend ( and do family camp when they are younger!!)Patty Stafford

Can I give 6 stars? Cheley Summer camp has been an amazing experience for my teenage son. This is a place where adolescent boys and girls can get off the screens and engage with nature and form strong friendships. It is a place for young people to learn to become independent. I love everything about Cheley and am so grateful that my son was able to attend.Jesse Malkin

After having been a camper at Cheley for four summers, and having my nephew be a camper, I can say undoubtedly that a summer with Cheley is one of the factors that helped so many young adults develop in their self confidence and willingness to take on any challenge. It is truly an investment in a child's development and growth.Christy Ritchie

Awesome botanical gardens. Easy access to most areas. Many volunteers pruning and caring for the grounds. Very well kept areas. The Lilly ponds are fabulous. The only disappointment was the science pyramid was closed for some technical issue and never reopened. We were told to return in an hour and when we did it was still closed off. This was of major interest to us. Hopefully the next trip to Denver we will return to visit the science pyramid and visit the vortex. Overall it was several hours of relaxation.Rick Spiegel

I absolutely loved my visit to the gardens! I grabbed a delicious latte from one of the cafes and enjoyed walking around. I was in a time crunch, and I was still able to view the majority of the gardens in under an hour. I would recommend an hour and a half or two hours if you want to take your time, or if you have children. There were many different sections of the garden, each unique and beautiful. Next time I'm in Denver I will definitely be going again!Lauren Nelson

Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens I have been to! The gardens are stunning, unique and very well maintained throughout the year. The staff and volunteers are extremely kind and helpful. They also have delicious food and drinks that you can enjoy inside the garden. I also highly recommend the Halloween and Holiday light shows they have in the fall and winter. A lovely place to visit anytime of year!Heather Mires

People I've exchanged stories with including heads and board members at other private schools, board members at prestigious Universities like Notre Dame and Northwestern… the overall theme is an unqualified head of school with no education degree backed by a checked out board that is sitting idly by while he sells admissions spots to unqualified families who are either large donors or good athletes, not necessarily good students. Yes, applications are way up as half of the 8th grade class left last year and it sounds like the same is happening this year and this is mind you going into the brand new high school. Massive deterioration in the quality of the education, or as described by one Ivy League administrator, the school is "dumbing down." Rampant bullying but if your check is large enough, your child can make threats or do whatever they want. Massive exodus of long time families and teachers who's concerns go unaddressed by the head. No school wide survey in years as the board seems to be taking a "if you don't like it go somewhere else approach," deeply impacting the lives of children who used to be so cherished by old leadership… no longer. As for Mike Davis being "one of the most sought after heads in the nation," well that certainly sounds like something he would tell people.Tripp Devers

Hello reader, I am an Away basketball player from another school who recently played Colorado Academy. I got the opportunity of a lifetime to sit left bench and would like to share my recent experience with you. I will be rating each feature of the chair, on a 1-10 scale, in to give you, the reader, the necessairy information neeeded to evaluate the school. Enjoy! Firmness:4 Back Support:6 Quality:6 Comfort:9 Personal rating: 8/10 Final thoughts:Overall I was very impressed with Colorado Academy's benches. Although the firmness and resistance lacked significantly, it was still incrediably comfortable and almost reminded me of a soft pillow on my rear. The back support was very minimal and as a result, my back is still aching. However, I find this to be a common issue throughout the state so do not fear. My only other negative review is on the poor quality of the chairs. I found many problems arriving from the worm down exterior and the minimal padding. I was still very impressed overall, as can be seen by my personal rating of 8/10 and I am pleased to say that these seats did exceed my initial opinions towards them.Colorado Benchwarner

Hello dear readers, I am a student at a nearby school, and I would just like to congratulate this fine establishment on their EXCELLENT desks. Here I will rate the different components of the chair and actual desk/table. softness: 9/10 size:5/10 stability:7/10 over all comfort 10/10 Main rating: 8 note: this is exceptional compared to other schools desks, which range from 5s to 7sHolden Watkins Unboxes (Gizzard_Gaming)

We visited Denver during the summer vacation and wanted to have variety of activities for the kids. We heard a lot of good reviews from friends who live in Denver about the Children's Museum, and it didn't disappoint. There were so many activities for both kids, age 8 and 4. My son spent a good hour in the tool shop place making his own creation. My daughter loved the kitchen area where she get to cook. The bubbles area kept both of them playing for quite some time. It was also a beautiful day so we spent some time outside in the obstacle course. Both kids enjoyed it so much. We spent over 3 hours, but you could spend the entire day there. My recommendation is to make the trip worth it and make sure you leave yourself plenty of time so they can experience everything. We actually didn't get to do all of the activities because we were on a tight schedule. I had my camera with me and took some beautiful picturesque landscapes of the city skyline and the stadium. The view was was so peaceful. I would definitely return if I ever visit Denver again.Kevin Vu

It was our first visit to the Children’s museum of Denver & we absolutely loved it! Our boys (10, 7, 5.5) had a great time at the museum and the different exhibits! Their fav was the ‘ bubbles’ exhibit and it was truly so much fun! The younger boys enjoyed the ‘water’ exhibit as well. The ‘kinetics’ was another favorite of everyone! The assembly point was a big hit with the kids too! The art studio was another fun area and we had so much fun creating different things out of clay and also paint and do some art! There’s so much to do for the kids & we easily spent 3.5 hours there! They would have stayed for another hour too! 😅 The outside play area is a great place with lots of good options for kids! The zip line is a favorite! The ‘adventure forest’ outside looked like a super fun place but it was unfortunately closed during our visit! Overall it was a fun experience with the kiddos and I do know they would like to visit again! Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$11–15Mehnaz Kapadia

The Children’s Museum is incredible! There are so many engaging areas. I have a toddler who loves to make the rounds from the full sized Firetruck to bubbles and water he enjoys the full tour. There is an art exhibit and a physics portion complete with fun orange balls to shoot up pneumatic tubes. The water and sand pit outside are also really awesome to burn off energy. We like to dress him in water clothes so he can take advantage of the sensory play outside! Its a really nice option to have a membership on hot summer days. They also have several cool physical activities for older children including an adventure climbing park. Highly recommend for many different ages! Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
YesMatt Hodge

All three of our children attended Denver Christian Schools (DC) starting in kindergarten. Currrently we have a son entering 9th grade and a daughter entering 11th grade. Our oldest graduated from DC in 2017 and is entering his sophomore year at CSU. Obviously a private school education comes with financial commitment. Time after time we come to the conclusion that our commitment to send our kids to Denver Christian is worth it. Our children have thrived in this loving and caring environment. They are challenged to grow intellectually and spiritually. The teachers and leadership are open to communication whenever we want and they proactively reach out when needed. My oldest son has shown tremendous maturity during his first year away at college and I believe a good part of that maturity can be traced back to guidance and experiences he had at DC. Prior to writing this, I read several of the online reviews for Denver Christian. There are some negative reviews that break my heart. One, because I love DC. Two, because I wish everyone would have the experience we are having, and I pray that those families find a great school for them. Every child is different, as we see in our kids every day. There are students that for whatever reason don’t thrive in a particular school setting. No school is perfect. When we have encountered differences of opinion, response to our concerns has been thoughtful, professional and thorough. Ultimately, I have confidence that every day Denver Christian strives to provide our children with a high quality education grounded in Biblical truth.Kendal Kaemingk

We initially chose Denver Christian because of the incredible way they integrate Christian teaching and perspective into every area of the curriculum. We wanted a school where the truth that "Our world belongs to God" shapes every aspect of our kids' education and that is exactly what we found at DCS. We continue to be pleased with this approach to education at DCS, but have also been grateful for all the other ways this school has blessed our children and our family. Our kids are challenged to grow academically but also socially, physically, and spiritually (What they say about "educating the whole child" is true!) and have great teachers who are in regular contact with us. We think that an education at DCS is one of the best investments we can make for our kids as we try to prepare them for lives serving in God's Kingdom and we look forward to being apart of this school for years to come!Joel Schreurs

My children have been attending Denver Christian School since kindergarten and I cannot imagine them attending anywhere else. The teachers and staff truly support us as parents as we seek to train up our children to love God with all their hearts, souls, strength, AND minds. In addition to offering a Christian worldview in its curriculum, Denver Christian School offers an excellent education. My children enjoy music, art, PE, technology, chapel, and library specials. They are being challenged with the Extend program. They enjoy field trips, NASA e-Mission, service projects, theme weeks, and collaborative learning across grade levels. The teachers go above and beyond. One example among many: My child's teacher phoned and emailed several times just last week to check in and offer support during my child's illness.Jill Schreurs

This place is great to sign the kids up for rigorous activity (adults come here too). They break everyone up by age groups. Gets them working and playing in a safe manner. They teach the kids how to jump on, off, around things safely. The instructors are nice and will even show the kids challenges through open gym times. The classes are good for learning new skills and building up to the next skill levels. Tests are required to progress and they keep kids safe through earning "bands" that signal what they are able to do around the gym, so the coaches can watch and keep them safe (from themselves). The kids are generally positive and friendly with each other and buddy up fast.Phat Matt

Apex is delightful. They hosted our 10-year-old's birthday party and everyone from 6 through older adults really enjoyed the experience. Damien was the coach for the party and did a spectacular job. My kid and his friends absolutely had a blast. We would definitely host other parties there and will be very likely to return for classes or open gym time. Well done, Apex. You are definitely one of the spots that make Denver such a great place to live.Timothy Koller

The most inclusive gym I've ever trained in. All you need is a good attitude and determination and you can learn parkour, aerial dance, partner acro, juggling, tricking, trampoline and much much more. Love Love LOVE the Apex Denver community of playful, encouraging, and hard-working people. All ages and bodies are welcome. Classes for tots to 40+ and everyone in between.Esme Celeste

The owners – Ariana and Peter – are kind, intriguing individuals who welcome new attendees with open minds and hearts. I've enjoyed the classes and feel like I learn a lot each time. I'll continue to go back. Circus Collective is located inside an art gallery / hub. The space celebrates and inspires movement in ways I haven't experienced at other gyms or training centers. In fact, I might ask them if I can occasionally work remotely in the space because it is so beautiful. Finally, I haven't had any issues with parking and just walk to warm-up on the way to class.Elyse Jones

I have been coming here for aerial silks classes for about six months now, and I love how great I feel after I leave. I started out very athletically challenged, and although I still have a long way to go to reach my aerial goals I've felt a huge increase in body confidence. The instructors are genuinely welcoming and supportive, and enthusiastically encourage all shapes, sizes, and levels…and the space of the gym itself is huge! I'm glad I chose to start my aerial journey with Circus Collective!Stephanie Simon

I recently moved to the Denver area and was looking for my new circus home when I found Denver Circus Collective. I love the space, the safe teacher support and encouragement as well as my classmates who have welcomed me with open arms. I appreciate the variety of classes, the pop-up workshops and opportunities to take advantage of an open gym session throughout the week! Parking is ample which is also a plus. I’d recommend this facility to newbies or the seasoned performer!Danielle Sukenik

In a world that is increasingly skewed towards the promotion of science and technology – by no means a bad thing – its such a blessing to encounter and interact with an organization focused on writing in all of its various forms…my children as well as myself have really enjoyed all of the classes we have taken and we receive a service focused on creating, literacy, and producing literature that is not found at many other places – sadly even schools….highly highly recommendJeff Porter

This is the best place explore your writing career. They have excellent courses , teachers, and workshops. You get information on all types of writing and techniques. They want everyone who wants to learn the chance to do it. They help children and people going through hard times. I am eternally grateful for all their help and inspiration.Myra Nagy

This place is the real deal. Every instructor is a genuinely successful author and an excellent teacher. I have nothing but glowing reviews for the six instructors I’ve had, and I rarely say that about any class. Great for beginner hobbyists like me, as well as experienced writers on the verge of breaking through.George Zabel

Our 6 year old took a Global Taste Buds in person, 1 week class and LOVED it! She said this has been the favorite part of her summer thus far – she's enjoyed making (and tasting) 3 different food items each class, with active participation in making each meal even though she is among the youngest members of the class group. She says the food tastes great and she loves that she is trying new things (and I love that my picky eater is trying new things too!). The class includes some art, play and learning about where the food comes from which helped keep her engaged and gave her time to meet other kids (and the teacher has created a space where my shy kiddo feels comfortable making new friends!). I've tasted some of what she's made and it is honestly really quite tasty (for example, they made sushi, fried rice, orange/cardamom muffins, Mongolian tea, Cuban dulce de leche pancakes, spanakopita and more). Would strongly recommend Sticky Fingers based on our experience.Heather Gough

I run before and after school programs with about 100 or so students coming through the programs daily. Last year I had Sticky Fingers come into our school for our fall term and there is so many amazing things to say about the class and the company. The class itself was so popular with our students even before the class started that it filled up right away! The chef that they sent us was awesome! He gave each student the individual attention they needed and made great creative dishes the students never had before. At the end of the term parents told us how their students were excited to go grocery shopping and to help with dinner. The class became so popular that in our winter term I had to add another class! The company itself is just as amazing as the class and chefs. I have never worked with a after school company that was so responsive, even at 8 pm at night Lucy was responded to my questions and comments.Johnny Krug

Don’t waste your time applying here! There is no competitive pay, there is virtually no way to ever receive more money, they say 60$ an hour on job sites but that’s just for one class and you have to do more than two hours of work plus driving and grocery shopping and dealing with allergies and doing role call and dropping kids off, way too much responsibility for 60$ a day. They will waste your time! Their posting said they needed people weekdays after school, pick two days to work and I did. I spent hours through the hiring process, they even “trained” me by teaching me how to use their website as an instructor even though it was just my zoom Interview, then told me they didn’t have any classes Thursday Friday. They should have just posted “Mon-Wed” and I wouldn’t have wasted my time!Keira Baker

Took my money, wouldn't accommodate a reschedule or even partial credit after not answering phone calls. I bought my Mom a gift card to take a cooking class together, paid extra to cover the cost of the class on top of the original price, then called repeatedly over several days and couldn't get a hold of someone during their business hours to move the class. Finally spoke to someone who said there's nothing they could do despite my calling within the limits of their reschedule policy. Ended up spending more than $140 for absolutely nothing and they refused to do anything to make it right.Andy Siekmeier

I went a couple of weeks ago for the Crepes and Soufflé class. While I haven't attempted to remake the crepes yet, today I made soufflé using a different recipe due to the ingredients I had on hand. I used the skills I learned in class to make soufflé that tasted light and airy while bursting with flavor. I think it's a true testament to a class when a student can apply the techniques outside of the class and get the desired results. I can't wait to make more and come back for other items that intimidate me!Kelsey B

The team here is fantastic! Our first time left a lot to be desired, the food was almost inedible. We reached out to Stir about the experience and they made it right, giving us another shot to try a different menu. This time around, Chef Kate and the team delivered a delicious, fresh meal and a great time. The ambiance and experience is amazing, giving you the opportunity to make new friends and cook alongside them. Highly recommended for a unique night out!Eric Shimits

Youth Empowerment Agency has helped my kids learn about finances, work ethics, gardening, cooking and the importance of community. They do community feeds,provide scholarships for the families that are In lower income brackets. To be a part of Youth Empowerment Agency is an honor they provide great services to the community and provide safe space for children.Sharie Locke

As a mother, and a active community member I really enjoy Y.E.A and the programs they offer staff very well organized and the programs always run smoothly, and are engaging for my daughter. We truly recommend anyone to join this program they are always doing fun events all around Aurora and Denver metro area. A non-profit I stand behind.Patty Mom of One

Everything Youth Empowerment does is for the advancement and stability of all the youth involved in the programs that they offer and the programs they offer cover a wide range of life skills, and gives the youth outlets and opportunity's to see and do things that they haven't done so they can prosper.Rose Locke

Yesterday, I posted regarding finding last minute care for my 7 year old daughter. Although I received a great amount of responses, essentially I wasn’t comfortable with having a stranger come into my home or dropping my daughter off with a stranger. With that being said, I found an amazing alternative and thought I’d share! DenverTourClub is practically a field trip day for kids ages 6-12 from 8ish to 5:30(latest). They are state licensed, accredited professionals that take your kids on a fun filled day! Today, my daughter and 13 other children went to a bakery and learned how to frost. Followed by two different parks, then jump street! My kid had such a blast, she can’t wait to go back tomorrow! ( botanical garden and the zoo!) the fee is $95 fee per child which rounds up to $10ish an hour with all entrances covered for. What a steal!! I love that she wasn’t cooped up and went to explore! I’m sure this isn’t for everyone but I figured I’d share! 😁😁Vanessa Pearyer

My two children have attended DTC for two summers now and absolutely LOVE it. Sam, founder and personal tour guide, is fabulous. He treats the children like his own and keeps parents updated with photos, personal texts, and status updates. He has taught my now 9 and 12 year-old how to navigate the public transportation system and has shared endless knowledge on outdoor and water safety. He's also given them tours of the CU campus, which has gotten them talking colleges (so invaluable!). I truly can't say enough great things about this camp and about Sam. Oh, and I found him in one of those working mom emergency moments. I had to trust a drop-in camp, registering the kids the night before! I'm so thankful he was there to bail me out, and ever thankful to have found Denver Tour Club 🙂Jaime Clark

Sam is really kind, organized, and excellent with the kids. My daughter was comfortable with Sam immediately, and then grew to like him even more from there. Tour club hits ALL the best spots in, and just outside, Denver. I even use Tour Club itineraries' when we are looking for something fun to do on our own. My daughter (6 yo) absolutely loved everything about Tour Club, including the van! By the end of summer she was an expert paddle boarder, crawdad catcher, and Spout-er of all kinds of information that had caught her fancy during Tour Club days: (random facts about the Brown Palace ghosts, information about cats, and anything that ever came out of Bill Nye's mouth).Liza Queen

We have been using Expansive Tutoring for my Kindergarten kid who is the youngest in his new class. We transitioned him from a Montessori to our local public school and we were told he was way behind the others in the class. 3months later, with the help of Jessica and her team, he is now thriving and exactly where he needs to be at his grade level. The sessions are personalized, professional and from an admin prospective, Jessica and her team make it super easy! Our tutor Jess is so personable and adapts her teaching style to our child. The sessions are professionally done and she is respectful of our, her, and our son's time/space. Thank you Expansive Tutoring.Varun Kapoor

I was thoroughly impressed in working with Jessica Covella – owner of Expansive Tutoring, LLC. Through Expansive Tutoring's summer program, we were paired with Jess Yarbrough and our son had a great experience with her. We spent about 3-4 weeks working on his reading, writing and math and I felt like he improved his skills in that amount of time. The only hiccup we had was ~3 days before we were going to start, we had to switch teachers and subsequently switch up the scheduling. The short time frame made it a bit of a challenge at the time. But in the end, we were happy with the result. Would definitely recommend and utilize again in the future!!Lindsey Camp

Expansive tutoring is a very professional tutoring company. My daughter has had the opportunity to work with Jesica and Elizabeth during the summer. Jesica is a wonderful tutor with extraordinary teaching skills, my daughter loved having weekly sessions with her since Jesica created an instructional and pleasant teaching environment to ensure that my daughter will enjoy her learning experience. Elizabeth is an excellent tutor, very kind and friendly, my daughter looks forward to having her weekly session with Elizabeth. I am extremely happy with the service and I would recommend this tutoring company!Tania Aguirre

We are over the moon with HERO Kids Sports. If you want a safe, playful, organized, and affordable option for your kids to explore sports at each level, this is a company to check out. Our kiddo is taking his fourth camp with them; we did one that they did specific for our kid's classmates at his old daycare, and we have had him attend their soccer camps and their multi-sports camp. He also has done the Soccer + Easter egg search with them, and now we just hosted his birthday party through them! The birthday party was spectacular. We had ages 2-9 present and Coach McKinzie included the older kids in a way that made them feel special and doing age-appropriate activities. All of the parents remarked that they really loved watching the activities and they appreciated seeing their kids sample the sports, have fun, and stay engaged. Plus, it gave parents a chance to chat with one another, which isn't always easy to do at a young kids' party. I think one of the most impressive parts of this company is its staff. We've had Coach Mike, Coach McKinzie, Coach Marc, and Coach Adriana. Each one makes each kid feel special, and our kid will recall skills he's learned from them weeks later! As a former teacher, I'm always impressed by the thoughtful plans they have for their activities and how seamless everything goes. They use language and frame the activities in a way that it's fun. They're so clever! If you want your kiddo to have an experience to get active, learn some group skills, and fall in love with different sports, then definitely stay tuned to what HERO Kids is offering.Sarah Claus

My son and his other 2 classmates celebrated their birthday with HERO Kids Sports in JCC last Saturday. Coach Darren and Coach Trai led the kids in the Freeze Tag, Obstacle Course and Soccer activities and provided the best for them. They cheered them up and encouraged them to have lots of fun in the event. All children enjoyed their time in the field. It was great to see all kids running and having fun around and Coach Darren and Coach Trai had full eyes on them. They were playing in a safe and fun manner. It was so memorable for all the kids participated in the HERO Kids Sports especially when they were awarded with certificates of the program. My son and his 2 classmates that share same birthday were awarded with medals as well! That is really something very special and memorable!Baochai Zheng

Hero Sports helped us organize our 10 year old's birthday party and it was fabulous! Coach Kyle did an impressive job wrangling these kids and made sure they all had a terrific time. When the wind knocked over his carefully constructed obstacle course, Coach Kyle seamlessly pivoted to fun and familiar lawn games. The kids all had a blast!! For a lot of these kids, it was their first party in a few years and we were so grateful it was such a wild success. Thanks so much to Kyle and the whole Hero Sports team!Lauren Downey

The Spanish Learning Network has been a wonderful addition to our lives. My 6 year old started taking Spanish with Prof. Andrea last fall and she loves it. The professor is engaging and inclusive, speaks mostly Spanish, but is very good at knowing when to give them little clues in English, and my daughter is responding back in Spanish. It has made the whole family start to take an interest and practice together. The Director of the company, Bex, is friendly and professional and takes care of any little issue at lightning speed. What a wonderful company to work with, I try to tell anyone I know about it. You'll be glad you signed up for classes!Lindsay Thorne

I have started taking Spanish classes at the Spanish Learning Network for a few weeks now and have really been enjoying it. I've tried Berlitz and another Language School in town and neither were as helpful as the SLN. The teachers are very knowledgeable in Spanish, but also how to teach it. Classes are fun and interactive which causes Spanish words and phrases to stick. I really like how there are a variety of different classes to choose from, giving you the ability to fine tune your language learning. I look forward to my conversation class tomorrow!Kady Katona

I have enjoyed becoming a part of the Spanish Learning Network so much! As a wife of a native Spanish speaker and a mother of two fluent kiddos, it has been a priority for me to learn and I AM learning. I look forward to class every week and enjoy learning the language but also I love that Austin incorporates so much about different cultures too. I feel comfortable putting myself out there (something that's never happened before :)) and the conversation is always great with my classmates. Profe Austin is the best of the best!Kelly Bravo

Silicon STEM is AMAZING!!!!!!! (and of tremendously better quality and value than IDtech!) They have opened so many doors for my son, who has enjoyed summer camps and workshops for several years, joined Geek Club online self-paced learning, and loved private mentorship. We are not tech parents, nor does our school offer coding, so Silicon STEM remains a vital component of my son's education.mna

All of the instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and able to engage kids of various abilities. Silicon STEM has allowed my son to experience opportunities to grow and learn in ways that are exciting to him and his interests. They have a wide range of camps and classes and are always adding more. John & Kelly truly love working with the kids and enjoy watching them grow.Julie H

John, his staff, and this academy have taught my son so much! The coding classes are challenging and engaging. They build skills but also foster relationships between the kids. The classes and camps are relevant to what kids want and they are supportive. The teachers know each kid and their strengths and weaknesses. We love this place and its people!Amber Kim

I take many classes here – silks, hoop, rope, trapeze, and even straps. I love the variety of teachers. They are incredible people. Each is unique, kindhearted, encouraging and incredibly versed in their craft. I have grown to love aerial arts more and more each day because of teachers like Megan, Jen, Ananda, Ashley, Addie, Lucky, Hannah, Emily, Yuina……there’s many more! There are so many classes to choose from and people are very friendly and thoughtful. My mom was a professional figure skating coach for 20 years and she is very picky about good positive coaching and environment. Needless to say, she loves this place!! I look forward to each and every class. I love how I am getting more flexible, strong and fit, all the while having fun! I highly recommend Gravity Aerial!!!Faith Van Arsdale

With the rise of the pandemic, and being stationary I decided to take advantage of the wonderful remote HIIT class that Gravity started offering. The instructor, Ashley T, brings such a fun and energetic atmosphere to the class. I always get nervous and self conscious when starting new workout classes, but with this class, I felt welcome from the get go. She also encourages you to make modifications if an exercise is too much or to little for you, and you don’t feel shamed for having to do it. Best part of taking this class, I’m already noticing a difference with my energy and am already down 8lbs!Kevin Wilson

Great gym and classes. The instructors and staff are very good teachers and make me feel welcome. Gym has a variety of high-quality fixtures: several silks, a couple ropes, a few lyra hoops, a couple trapezes, and a pair of straps. Every piece of equipment varies a little. For example, the three hoops have different diameters, heights, suspension types, and taping patterns. Everything is very clean and well-maintained. The ceiling is fairly high, too, I'm guessing at least 20 feet. Quality facility, awesome staff, comfortable atmosphere. Miraas has everything I could ask for in an aerials gym.Sam Sabbagh

My son has been a student here for more than 5 years and my daughter for 2+ years. We've had the opportunity to work with a variety of instructors and directors and all have been fantastic. The school is very well-run and helps students reach levels beyond what I've seen in other programs. The owner (Jim Johnson) and many of the instructors/directors, are well-connected to the Denver music scene and many play in their own bands. They provide real-world experience in a "clean" age-appropriate environment. It's been awesome to see how the students grow and advance their skills each year and get to know each other (& it's a little sad to see when the older ones age out!). The students are well-prepared for their seasonal shows and are a lot of fun to watch. They play seasonal shows in well-known venues around Denver such as The Soiled Dove Underground, Oriental Theater & Stoney's Bar & Grill. Ambitious, talented students can audition for the advanced House Band, which is even more fun as they get to play in venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and go on multi-day tours! Highly recommend if your kids are interested in playing in an authentic rock band setting and learning how to play well.Lee R

The Denver School of Rock has developed a program that turns children into rock stars! My son has been in the program for 3 years and has grown into amazing musician! The staff is fantastic, and really cares about the kids' growth as players, but the highlight of the program (for me) is the many opportunities for the kids to grace the same stages that have seen the likes of the greatest musicians in history (looking at you Red Rocks). The chance to play live gigs in real theaters for real people will take your child from 'just learning' to 'rockin' and a rollin' in no time. As an added bonus, my child's interest in music has grown exponentially! He is pursuing bands with other SoR students he's become friends with, he's playing in his high school Jazz band, and I've never once had to ask him to practice his instrument. To see my child's love of music grow into a full fledge passion is worth way more than what we pay into the program. I'm grateful to Jim and his team for the wonderful 'coaching' they provide. There is no greater feeling as a parent than seeing your child beaming with pride after knowing they just crushed their performance. Rock on School of Rock and THANK YOU!Rick Overby

Both management and instructors are amazing – they are friendly, responsive, excellent with and loved by the kids, and have awesome ideas for shows that keep the kids excited. Jim Johnson is a fantastic owner and person with whom to work. Brandon at the front desk is capable, happy to help, and just overall does a killer job. My daughter loves working with Graham, as she did with prior instructors, and he also puts on a good show with his students and bands. This is our one and only "must-have" activity throughout the year! Thanks SOR.Ben Hase

We are leaving the Goddard Denver Highlands due to a move to another city after almost four full years there. It has been an incredible experience. Our first child started when the school first opened in February 2017. From day one we have felt part of a community that cares for and is dedicated to the growth and development of children. The facility is beautiful – renovated from an old school 4.5 years ago in the north Highlands neighborhood. Our two children have been in every single classroom. Each class and its developmental focus are dynamite. David and Allison McMurtry, the owners, are on site and accessible for all your questions and concerns. They are both warm and professional. As a school administrator myself, I have been impressed by their handling of COVID-19. Safety is top priority and they have created policies and procedures that are transparent, attempt to keep operations as similar as they are able (particularly helpful when it comes to hours of operation), and follow the guidelines provided by public health officials. The Directors, Christie and Eileen, and the teachers are phenomenal. Seriously. Both of our children have grown so much in their tenure at the Goddard Denver Highlands. When we’ve had a concern about a child or are working on something at home, the teachers are supportive, working alongside us to do what’s best for our child. Along with the staff, the school has prioritized the physical, mental, and emotional health of the children and have employed a number of specialists to provide the teachers support with challenging behaviors, social emotional development, etc. We would recommend the Goddard Denver Highlands to anyone who has childcare needs – it is truly an extended family that supports and cares for your child.Kelsey Glass

My husband and I recently adopted and needed a safe, fun, and enriching learning environment to provide our 5 year old daughter with her first school experience. We loved David and Allison from the moment we talked to them. They genuinely cared about our concerns and took the time to answer our questions. Our daughter walked right into the classroom on the first day! They made her feel THAT comfortable. They sent a welcome video of her classmates, new teachers, and Goddard staff introducing themselves and telling her how excited they were to meet her. She loved every minute in her classroom and was disappointed on the days we had to miss. She was so loved! Their ability to disguise learning as play is wonderful. The themes, activities and centers were carefully crafted to help children explore ask questions, and apply knowledge.They play games and have fun! This is the exact early learning experience I wanted for my daughter! In fact, she said one day, "I love my God School because we pway aaaaaallllll day!" (Note the cute speech tags) If my husband and I were to ever have more children we would not hesitate to trust The Goddard School Denver Highlands.Audra Miller

Our daughter has attended Goddard Denver (Highlands) since she was 18 months old. She will graduate to K in August. During this time the owners, administration, and teachers have been extraordinary. Without exception, every teacher has somehow been even better than the previous. And when one considers the myriad challenges posed by Covid it is truly remarkable. We will miss the teachers that make this school amazing. Our daughter is so excited about kindergarten and I'm sure in no small part because of the entire Goddard Highlands ecosystem. We feel very blessed to have found this school before it even opened. Hurry, get on the wait list!Michael Segler